02/06/2026
More Than Just Muscles: Physical Therapy Protects Your Heart
We often think of physical therapy as something we only need after a sports injury or a surgery.
While PTs are certainly experts in fixing knees and backs, their role in your health goes much deeper. In fact, one of the most important muscles a physical therapist can help you strengthen isn't in your leg or your arm, it’s your heart.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally.
According to recent data from the American Heart Association, someone in the United States dies of heart disease every 34 seconds.
The good news? A lot of cardiovascular disease is preventable through lifestyle changes, with regular movement being one of the most powerful medicines out there.
Stay tuned for more information.
